CVE-2021-38360

Name: CVE-2021-38360
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-10T14:15:11.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38360 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The wp-publications WordPress plugin is vulnerable to restrictive local file inclusion via the Q_FILE parameter found in the ~/bibtexbrowser.php file which allows attackers to include local zip files and achieve remote code execution, in versions up to and including 0.0.. EPSS estimates a 2.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The wp-publications WordPress plugin is vulnerable to restrictive local file inclusion via the Q_FILE parameter found in the ~/bibtexbrowser.php file which allows attackers to include local zip files and achieve remote code execution, in versions up to and including 0.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.19%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp-Publications Project	Wp-Publications	All versions

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-publications/trunk/bibtexbrowser.php?rev=1830330#L49Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-38360Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-publications/trunk/bibtexbrowser.php?rev=1830330#L49Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-38360Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38360?

How severe is CVE-2021-38360?

CVE-2021-38360 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38360?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-38360?

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Source: NVD / NIST